ICD-10 Coding Auditor / Trainer
Health Information Management Coding
1st Shift, weekends, holidays
Full Time / 80 hours
Miami Valley Hospital
Under the general direction of the Coding Manager of Health Information Management Services, this employee is responsible for assisting the Coding Manager with audits and training of new or existing employees when necessary. The Coding Associate will assist with educational materials, implementation and ongoing auditing of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10CM/PCS and CPT classifications. The Coding Associate must know and understand the PHP coding procedures, goals, and productively. The Coding Associate will assist with the PHP System Support Coding Manager and the Coding team to determine current and future auditing and educational opportunities and improvements to the coding areas. To be a resource for current coding staff during training regarding the most current coding classification system. This individual must demonstrate strong analytical skills, and possess project skills, must be process oriented and take ownership of assignments and outcomes. Must be very open to change and can learn quickly. Must possess interpersonal skills to be able to relate and communicate with multiple levels of people possessing different skill sets and personalities. Must be flexible with work hours if necessary. This individual must ensure all work is carried out in accordance to coding guidelines, CMS, Federal Registry and approved policies and procedures.
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
Type of degree: Health Information Management
Preferred educational qualifications: Associate degree in Health Information Management preferred.
Position specific testing requirement: Must have training in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT is required. Must be proficient in Windows-based computer technology, including Excel, Power Point and Word.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
RHIT or RHIA required. Proof of completion of an ICD-10-CM/PCS course required.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of job related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: Coding experience in college or hospital.
Prior specific functional responsibilities: Coding
Preferred experience: 3 years of coding or Team Lead experience